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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1900
Page
4
The piece questions Mayor Hart's policy on city employees amid mass removals and possible rehiring. It urges prompt publication of all appointments to prove economy and criticizes officials in Guam and Washington for constitutional overreach while linking Lt. Leary and General Otis to bold acts regarding the Philippines.
The article urges Mayor Hart to press Boston’s case for 75 cent gas at the State House before a legislative committee. It argues his influence with the Beacon Hill Republicans could aid the city’s gas relief project and boost his reform legacy alongside Nathan Matthews Jr.
City businesses close for a mass protest meeting against Governor-General Davis over worsening conditions in Porto Rico. Peasant women and merchants rally as talks with McKinley shift to 15 percent tribute, framing the issue as party expediency rather than rights or morality.
A Haymarket station fatality prompts a plea for better passenger protection in subways. The piece notes no blame to the corporation, cites passenger carelessness as a factor, and urges precautions at all points to prevent perils during boarding, dispatch, and alighting.
The article reports Lieutenant Leary, appointed by William McKinley to govern Guam, declaring the U S Constitution in force there. His January 1, 1900 decree proclaims emancipation of slaves and abolition of peonage as a protection of constitutional rights.
The essay notes widespread St Patrick’s Day demonstrations in London and across England Canada and other British provinces praising Irish valor in South Africa. It cites royal and military support as well as Irish troops winning admiration, while acknowledging the Irish question remains unresolved.
The Observant Citizen notes a gusty evening near Castle and Washington Streets as a gentleman’s derby is blown away and returned by a rough passer who pockets a silver coin and quips that the half dollar is worth more than the hat. The column also mentions upcoming spring, local politics, and figures like Charles H. Hillman, Alderman Tinkham, and Governor Powers visiting Boston.
Breakfast includes Oran Wheat Germ sugar and cream bacon baked doughnuts and coffee. Dinner offers Corned Beef and Carbags ash eet a Turnips boiled onions and potatoes Parsnips Beet Pudding with Lemon Sauce and Cream Pie Tea Supper features Cold Sliced Corned Beef Vegetable Hash White Bread with Butter and Preserved Peaches Caramel Cake Cocoa Suet pudding with a spiced mixture plus steam time. Miss Jennie F Hewes 4 West Street Everett MA Suite 2.
A snippet catalogues humorous and pensive epitaphs from Kent. A zealous locksmith cursed heaven for not opening the gate and choosing to pick the lock. A premier baron and a cardinal are mentioned among quirky lines.
Roy Adams bids farewell to his wife Gertrude before marching to war. He collapses from the strain, believed dead, only to return wounded years later and die beside his daughter who asks if he is the father who left. The reunion ends in tragedy as the mother remains speechless.
In Topeka March 18 report on a proposed deep water canal from Boston Weymouth to Taunton and Narragansett Bay. Parker C Chandler argues a Cape Cod bypass would cut 180 miles, reduce wreck risk, and serve major cities with 57,500,000 cubic yards moved at a cost of billions in modern terms.
Capital business manager and General J. K. Hudson oppose Mr. Popenoe's plan to run a daily paper. Keizer claims business control, Hudson claims three-year editorial control at $5000 yearly. A conference is set for tomorrow as lawsuits loom over rights in the disputed Sheldon edition.
Captain Dreyfus heals in southern France and bicycles for outdoor exercise. Jean de Reszke limits social life to protect his voice. George Spencer Churchill joins South Africa service with a $250,000 annual heir. Senator Depew jokes with Representative Dolliver about McKinley and prosperity. Dr. Charles W. Dabney may join Paris Exposition awards committee. Chase S. S. Osborn, Michigan governor candidate, born 1860 in Indiana and rose from lumber lifter to railroad commissioner.
A round of brief portraits highlights Mrs Roosevelt as a plain housewife with no distinct traits, Archduchess Stephanie’s fashion foresight for her trousseau, and the ailing Empress of Japan’s health. The article notes antiquarian gifts to the British Museum, thoughts on editors as critics, and a Brooklyn woman seeking legal adoption of her son with a related inheritance plan.
Mr. Popenoe decides to offer his paper for seven days and hires Herbert Houston of Outing to manage business aspects. The publicity and sales boost are attributed to Houston, while Mr. Sheldon mourns changes. He reflects that he edits as he believes Jesus would, aiming to serve moral objectives rather than print for news value.
The clippings reference Mr Chamberlain, Porto Rican delegates in Washington, and tariff disputes. They contrast Republican tariff acquiescence with a Trinidad treaty, note Sugar Trust exchanges with McKinley, and praise Cronje’s defeat while Johnson’s success is overlooked.
The text argues for a Cape Cod Canal linking Fall River and Providence with New York and Boston. It estimates 60 percent of current traffic could use the canal, with future Eastern coasting trade sharing, and a projected gross annual income of about two million dollars at a ten cent per ton toll. It also notes potential wartime value and freight savings for New England.
Through state aid New Jersey built about 450 miles of hard roads with county and local involvement. Dun dee district reports rat overruns causing injury to a deaf and dumb 6-year-old girl. Lakes vessel trade expands with over 200 steel steamers bought or sold for ore transport. Japan makes paper handkerchiefs and Cordova leather imitations from it. in 1898 Japan produced $5,000,000 of paper.
A collage of humorous quips and brief scenes from 19th and early 20th century papers. Exchanges range from a reading taste jab at Sir Walter Scott to a dog's price mystery, a crossing sweeper joke, and playful banter about engagements and professors.
A letter to the editor asks how to reach Patrick Coleman, author of The Shamrock Time, which appeared in the March 17 issue. The writer, J. F. G., a constant reader, provides his Boston address and asks the Post to forward contact details to Coleman at The Gael, 150 Nassau Street, New York.
A fragment recounts a timid visitor climbing steps and waiting in a cold street as a woman inside asks him to tell John she is out. The scene conveys a tense quiet moment amid wintry winds and unseen dialogue.
Miss Rebecca Milton daughter of Mr and Mrs David Milton and Mr Abraham Lebovitz were united in marriage last evening at Minot Hall in the presence of a large assembly. Rabbi Wolfe Barron performed the ceremony. Maid of honor was Miss Bessie Milton with best man Mr Charles Goldman and bridesmaids Miss Mary Skubelsky Miss Ida Prensky Miss Etta Sadlofsky. Ushers included Oscar Cumming I Karoe T Molzman N Salofsky. A supper and dance followed and the couple will reside in this city.
In the main operating room at the Emergency Hospital tomorrow evening at 8 15 Dr George Van Buskirk Buehier will address the hospital nurses and friends on The Proper Care of Patients and We See in Emergency Cases He is a Johns Hopkins graduate and his lectures are known to be able and interesting.
A writer visiting Newcastle in Placer County notes fruit foods origin from Sherman ranches near the American River. He links old mining mounds to soil history and highlights profits per tree. The venture expands with shares at 10 dollars and a displayed exhibit of figs and fruit products inviting inquiries at an office and by mail.
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